The Four Oaks Contemporary
Project Type: Luxury New Build
Client: Private Developer / Homeowner
Status: Completed 2023
Technical Specifications:
Total Gross Internal Area (GIA): 560m² (6,027 sq ft)
Storeys: 3 (Ground, First, Second)
Structure: Hybrid steel frame and load-bearing masonry.
Key Feature: 3.5m cantilevered master bedroom suite utilizing deep-section steel beams.
Glazing: 3.2m floor-to-ceiling architectural glazing (triple glazed).
Technology: Full Home Automation (Control4), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), and an integrated Plant Room.
External Finishes: Monocouche white render, zinc cladding, and porcelain landscaping.
Project Value: £1.2m - £1.5m (Construction cost)
Timeline: 18 Months
STARK Insight:
"The cantilevered first floor required complex structural damping to prevent vibration. We engineered a rigid steel lattice structure that allows the bedroom to 'float' over the driveway without visible support columns."